Grainger Feat. Maysa – Come Here Baby

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In the late 1990’s former WHUR FM Program Director David Dickinson changed the sound of Washington radio by infusing 96.3’s airwaves with his personal taste. This Song of the Moment is a product of his genius “ear”. Come Here Baby was released by Grainger, a relatively unknown Baltimore band. The jazzy R&B tune features Baltimore singer Maysa who had made a name for herself with British jazz band Incognito. She sang lead on the hits Deep Water and A Shade of Blue. Come Here Baby became an instant DC favorite in 1998 and is still played in heavy rotation on HUR. I’m shouting out Dickinson because I truly appreciate his contribution to the renaissance of WHUR. During part of his tenure, WHUR was #1 across all radio formats in the Washington market and it was the first urban radio station to surpass talk radio in DC. While some connected the station’s historic success to its broadcasting the Tom Joyner Morning Show – it’s clear to me that it was the innovative music that carried WHUR listeners throughout the day. But all good things must come to an end and I for one have noticed a change in the station since Dickinson’s departure. I’m happy I’ve found a way to mention his contribution since this is part of the reason for DJBeTray.com. Good music will always be created, selected and played by those who know it when they hear it and not by a computer model or demographic surveys. I’m thankful to all the music lovers who have influenced me and therefore influenced this site. Please enjoy this Song of the Moment which is also featured on my latest mix, Sounds Like Washington Vol. 3